Film Agreement Sample With Retainer In California

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A movie producer works behind the scenes to get a movie made. He or she can may oversee nearly all stages of the creation of a film, from the writing of the script to the screening of the finished product. Movie producers are generally responsible for the financial and organizational aspects of making a movie, such as acquiring funding, selecting a cast and crew, managing the film budget and schedule, and marketing the movie.

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Generally, yes, retainer agreements are protected by the lawyer-client privilege, UNLESS you waived that privilege, which might have happened by your referencing the contents, for example.

Once a contract or retainer agreement has been signed between both parties, there's no question that privilege applies. Nonetheless, it generally starts before a contract is officially signed, even if you ultimately do not hire the attorney you had a consultation with.

Once a contract or retainer agreement has been signed between both parties, there's no question that privilege applies. Nonetheless, it generally starts before a contract is officially signed, even if you ultimately do not hire the attorney you had a consultation with.

Crime or Fraud Exception. If a client seeks advice from an attorney to assist with the furtherance of a crime or fraud or the post-commission concealment of the crime or fraud, then the communication is not privileged.

A true retainer is earned upon receipt (and is therefore non-refundable) because it takes the attorney out of the marketplace and precludes him or her from undertaking other legal work (e.g., work that may be in conflict with that client).

The details of the agreement should be communicated to the client, in writing, when the lawyer has not regularly represented the client. These details include the scope of the representation and the expenses for which the client is responsible. Otherwise, having communication in written form is merely “preferable.”

The goal of a retainer is to provide your clients with ongoing access to your agency's services. Furthermore, with a retainer agreement, agencies can offer their services at discounted prices to improve client retention. Exactly how much depends on the type of retainer you offer—which we will discuss further.

A retainer agreement is a work-for-hire contract. It falls between a one-off contract and permanent employment, which may be full-time or part-time. Its distinguishing feature is that the client or customer pays in advance for professional work to be specified later.

Retainer agreements (also referred to as representation agreements) are a type of compensation agreement with lawyers either for reserving their employment or as compensation for future services. Also inside the agreement are details on the scope and procedure for the representation.

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Film Agreement Sample With Retainer In California